A recent survey says 67 percent of parents in America plan to spend more than $100 per child on back-to-school shopping this year.
See which Concord school reported the most unvaccinated kindergartners last year.
You've bought the supplies (or not), you've got the new clothes (some of them), and like it or not, the first day of school is upon you. Here, some inspiration to get you ready for the year ahead.
Registration is open for MDUSD adult education classes in Pleasant Hill and Concord. What new skills would you like to learn?
The school board will vote on the environmental impact report Wednesday for field improvements including stadium lighting.
Children are not allowed in public schools in California without proof of immunization. Parents should take action immediately.
District's 2013 START scores were similar to last year while state results overall dipped slightly
On average, only 781 out of 1.66 million U.S. high school students hit a perfect score on the exam.
The former president, Jennifer Martin, died suddenly in April.
The district will receive Prop. 39 funds to help make schools more energy efficient
The event takes place July 15 and honors the memory of former De La Salle baseball and football player Frank Wolf.
Concord elementary schoolteacher Joseph Andrew Martin is accused of molesting 11 students.
Ygnacio Valley Elementary, Ayers Elementary, Mt. Diablo High and Ygnacio Valley High all have new principals after reassignments in the district.
The map shows locations in Central Contra Costa County where kids and teens can get free meals during the summer. Click on the markers for location, start date and meals served. "B"=Breakfast, "L"=Lunch.
Carissa Sugden of El Monte Elementary School is one of four Contra Costa County educators in the finals for the "Teacher of the Year" award.
Ernest Wutzke remembered as kind, honest, supportive man
Mount Diablo High School is currently being evacuated due to a security threat, according to staff.
Low morale and lack of trust led the district to terminate Lawrence's contract, according to trustees.
Executive Director David Linzey shares the school's successes in the past 10 months since it became a charter. What do you think of its progress? Share your thoughts.
The school board voted Thursday to terminate contracts for Lawrence and General Counsel Greg Rolen.
Mt. Diablo High has the highest rate in the district at 61 percent, but MDUSD's overall rate of 19 percent is low compared to other areas.
The schools were among 218 statewide and 13 in Contra Costa County.
Watch the video that led administrators to place a middle school teacher on leave.
The Eukel Trust will once again hand out three $10,000 awards to three Contra Costa County teachers.
More students are graduating in the Mount Diablo Unified School District, but local schools are also experiencing higher dropout rates.
On its website, MDUSD lists elements of its proposal to the Mount Diablo Education Association.
The school wants to negotiate with Cal State East Bay for more space.
Local schools are joining the First Lady's 'Let's Move' initiative to help teach students healthy living. How do schools in Concord encourage healthy eating and physical activity?
The schools needs cash sponsorships, merchandise, services, and gift certificates for the class of 2013’s Safe and Sober Grad Night.
The list of financially troubled school districts is growing smaller, but MDUSD remains on it.
Catch up with the latest news from De La Salle High School by reading Union Magazine online here.
The Catholic school fought — and lost — a battle over the De La Salle brand being used unofficially by companies selling sweaters, T-shirts and more. Were they right to fight?